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Before Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird in 1985 producing by Warner Bros. and Children's Television Workshop, back in 1982, Children's Television Workshop wants Walt Disney Pictures to make first Sesame Street film called Sesame Street the Movie, the movie plot
would be Big Bird is the president of the United States of America but evil villian named Scott (played by George C. Scott) who wanted Big Bird out of the office as Sesame Street Muppets will stopping Scott's evil plans from get rid President Big Bird.
Here is information for the 1982 original film plot:
During a montage of various political-related footage (candidates campaigning, citizens voting, etc.), famous newspersons report on one of the biggest and surprising political upsets as a new President of the United States is about to take office. At the inaugural ceremony, a familiar voice affirms Warren Buffet's oath of office - it's Big Bird!
The opening titles play over scenes of the celebratory parade on Pennsylvania Avenue, scored by the "Sesame Street Theme" interwoven with "Hail to the Chief." From here, the story is often disrupted from news reports and political cartoons, delivering exposition on Big Bird's administration.
Jessica Savitch throws to live coverage of the inaugural ball being held at the White House, where Walter Cronkite interviews Harry Reasoner about how Big Bird made it to office; Reasoner reasons that with the conventions caught in a deadlock, Big Bird somehow emerged as a prime candidate and his "Niceness Counts" campaign sealed him as the population's favorite. Cronkite reiterates the President's philosophy, "Do your most...it's the least you can do."
As the Sesame Street gang rubs elbows with established political leaders and entertainment celebrities, it is revealed in attendance is an evil lobbyist and war profiteer (played by George C. Scott). He and his henchmen (identified as “'live-Muppets' à la Keystone Kops in 'Sesame Street Live'”") wish to push the world into the biggest arms race in history and see President Bird as a roadblock. As the ball continues, the event breaks out into the film's first musical number, "Inaugural Balls Should Be Kept in the Air."
The following day, President Bird and his friends assume their roles in the administration:
Finally, Lena Horne (as herself) serves as Big Bird's Vice President, the primary voice of reason in the crowded administration. Big Bird deals with the typical challenges every President faces, but he tries to deal with each one with a simple solution (perhaps, too simple). Press Secretary Grover tries to quell any uncertainly from the public.
A montage follows, showing Big Bird's activities in his first 100 days in office - launching a ship, welcoming the Boy Scouts to the Rose Garden, speaking to the A.F. of L. Convention and throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game (accidentally beaning Gerald Ford in the head).
President Bird's administration soon faces harsh criticism from not only Scott and his henchmen, but the news reporters and political cartoonists, one of which reads "Big Bird Lays an Egg" in regards to his economic policies. Grover finds it difficult keeping the Press Corps in line, when old friend Herbert Birdsfoot (erroneously referred to as "Birdsong") gives him some musical advice on dealing with the press - "Chewin' the Press Conference Rag."
Scott and his team hear that Big Bird will attempt some sort of world peace plan with fellow world leaders at the upcoming Summit Conference. From a sleazy bar, Scott plans to halt Big Bird's plans by any means necessary and he and his crew sing "What'll We Do If Peace Breaks Out?"
As the days pass, the role of President takes its toll on Big Bird just as it has with his predecessors; instead of graying or wrinkling, Big Bird starts molting. He discusses his problems with VP Horne, as the two take a moonlit visit to the Lincoln Memorial for inspiration, and a duet - "Is It Too Late?"
Scott attempts to sway Secretary Oscar to his side of skulduggery, brandishing a banner reading, "Make War Not Words." Oscar refuses and shouts on Scott's way out, "And I didn't like you in Patton, either!" Scott attempts to take down President Bird with a rumor tying him to a birdseed scandal. However, the plan fails when Big Bird takes to television and delivers a song about previous scandals, "Don't Feather Your Nest While You're In It."
Debates heat up in Washington regarding whether President Bird should attend the upcoming Summit Conference. Horne arranges for Big Bird to appear before a joint session of Congress to plead his case, where he reiterates his philosophy in song - "Do Your Most, It's the Least You Can Do." Congress unanimously approves and soon, Big Bird and his aids board Air Force One to head to Paris.
Scott employs a "dramatic Star Wars dog fight" in which he unleashes "every weapon known to man" on Air Force One until it is forced to ground. His henchmen take Big Bird and his crew hostage. Back at home, Grover deals with hard-hitting questions regarding President Bird's status and whether he seeks re-election. When pressed by Mike Wallace, Grover responds, "All Grover knows for sure is...he wants his mommmmmmmyyyyyy!" With Big Bird held hostage, Scott and his crew celebrate their ensured victory with a villainous song, "It's Business As Usual."
With chaos threatening the world, Grover retreats to bed and has nightmares of his failed press conferences. A bout of inspiration strikes him and he transforms into Super Grover, freeing Big Bird and friends after defeating Scott's military industrial complex single-handedly. However, the Summit Conference is set to begin in a scant 80 minutes. Scott and company pursue Big Bird and company across the world in various forms of chase (such as by car, camel, dog-sled, water-ski, etc.).
With mere seconds to spare, Big Bird arrives at the Summit, where everyone waits in anticipation for his presentation; Scott is placed in custody. He presides over the world leaders and simply declares, "Peace in our time." The world erupts in cheers as a ticker tape parade is thrown on Broadway in Big Bird's honor. All over the world, people repeat Big Bird's slogan in their native languages - "Niceness counts."
At the National Convention in Philadelphia, politicians and newspersons gather to hear President Bird address his plans for re-election. Big Bird delivers a song to the crowd, "I'm Only a Bird in a Gilded Office." Big Bird resolves to resign from his position and return to his life on Sesame Street as an "elder Statesbird." He appoints Horne to take over as the first "singer-President." She leads everyone in a final reprise of "Do Your Most, It's the Least You Can Do."
I want you guys to brainstorming this project like, casting, musical score, and more.
would be Big Bird is the president of the United States of America but evil villian named Scott (played by George C. Scott) who wanted Big Bird out of the office as Sesame Street Muppets will stopping Scott's evil plans from get rid President Big Bird.
Here is information for the 1982 original film plot:
During a montage of various political-related footage (candidates campaigning, citizens voting, etc.), famous newspersons report on one of the biggest and surprising political upsets as a new President of the United States is about to take office. At the inaugural ceremony, a familiar voice affirms Warren Buffet's oath of office - it's Big Bird!
The opening titles play over scenes of the celebratory parade on Pennsylvania Avenue, scored by the "Sesame Street Theme" interwoven with "Hail to the Chief." From here, the story is often disrupted from news reports and political cartoons, delivering exposition on Big Bird's administration.
Jessica Savitch throws to live coverage of the inaugural ball being held at the White House, where Walter Cronkite interviews Harry Reasoner about how Big Bird made it to office; Reasoner reasons that with the conventions caught in a deadlock, Big Bird somehow emerged as a prime candidate and his "Niceness Counts" campaign sealed him as the population's favorite. Cronkite reiterates the President's philosophy, "Do your most...it's the least you can do."
As the Sesame Street gang rubs elbows with established political leaders and entertainment celebrities, it is revealed in attendance is an evil lobbyist and war profiteer (played by George C. Scott). He and his henchmen (identified as “'live-Muppets' à la Keystone Kops in 'Sesame Street Live'”") wish to push the world into the biggest arms race in history and see President Bird as a roadblock. As the ball continues, the event breaks out into the film's first musical number, "Inaugural Balls Should Be Kept in the Air."
The following day, President Bird and his friends assume their roles in the administration:
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A montage follows, showing Big Bird's activities in his first 100 days in office - launching a ship, welcoming the Boy Scouts to the Rose Garden, speaking to the A.F. of L. Convention and throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game (accidentally beaning Gerald Ford in the head).
President Bird's administration soon faces harsh criticism from not only Scott and his henchmen, but the news reporters and political cartoonists, one of which reads "Big Bird Lays an Egg" in regards to his economic policies. Grover finds it difficult keeping the Press Corps in line, when old friend Herbert Birdsfoot (erroneously referred to as "Birdsong") gives him some musical advice on dealing with the press - "Chewin' the Press Conference Rag."
Scott and his team hear that Big Bird will attempt some sort of world peace plan with fellow world leaders at the upcoming Summit Conference. From a sleazy bar, Scott plans to halt Big Bird's plans by any means necessary and he and his crew sing "What'll We Do If Peace Breaks Out?"
As the days pass, the role of President takes its toll on Big Bird just as it has with his predecessors; instead of graying or wrinkling, Big Bird starts molting. He discusses his problems with VP Horne, as the two take a moonlit visit to the Lincoln Memorial for inspiration, and a duet - "Is It Too Late?"
Scott attempts to sway Secretary Oscar to his side of skulduggery, brandishing a banner reading, "Make War Not Words." Oscar refuses and shouts on Scott's way out, "And I didn't like you in Patton, either!" Scott attempts to take down President Bird with a rumor tying him to a birdseed scandal. However, the plan fails when Big Bird takes to television and delivers a song about previous scandals, "Don't Feather Your Nest While You're In It."
Debates heat up in Washington regarding whether President Bird should attend the upcoming Summit Conference. Horne arranges for Big Bird to appear before a joint session of Congress to plead his case, where he reiterates his philosophy in song - "Do Your Most, It's the Least You Can Do." Congress unanimously approves and soon, Big Bird and his aids board Air Force One to head to Paris.
Scott employs a "dramatic Star Wars dog fight" in which he unleashes "every weapon known to man" on Air Force One until it is forced to ground. His henchmen take Big Bird and his crew hostage. Back at home, Grover deals with hard-hitting questions regarding President Bird's status and whether he seeks re-election. When pressed by Mike Wallace, Grover responds, "All Grover knows for sure is...he wants his mommmmmmmyyyyyy!" With Big Bird held hostage, Scott and his crew celebrate their ensured victory with a villainous song, "It's Business As Usual."
With chaos threatening the world, Grover retreats to bed and has nightmares of his failed press conferences. A bout of inspiration strikes him and he transforms into Super Grover, freeing Big Bird and friends after defeating Scott's military industrial complex single-handedly. However, the Summit Conference is set to begin in a scant 80 minutes. Scott and company pursue Big Bird and company across the world in various forms of chase (such as by car, camel, dog-sled, water-ski, etc.).
With mere seconds to spare, Big Bird arrives at the Summit, where everyone waits in anticipation for his presentation; Scott is placed in custody. He presides over the world leaders and simply declares, "Peace in our time." The world erupts in cheers as a ticker tape parade is thrown on Broadway in Big Bird's honor. All over the world, people repeat Big Bird's slogan in their native languages - "Niceness counts."
At the National Convention in Philadelphia, politicians and newspersons gather to hear President Bird address his plans for re-election. Big Bird delivers a song to the crowd, "I'm Only a Bird in a Gilded Office." Big Bird resolves to resign from his position and return to his life on Sesame Street as an "elder Statesbird." He appoints Horne to take over as the first "singer-President." She leads everyone in a final reprise of "Do Your Most, It's the Least You Can Do."
I want you guys to brainstorming this project like, casting, musical score, and more.